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  • Press release 05/2016 from 15.02.2016 | Last changed: 23.01.2017

    Lifetime of electrical appliances becoming shorter and shorter

    old washing machines in a row

    … life of most electrical appliances is becoming shorter and shorter, says a new report by the Öko-Institut e.V. and Bonn University commissioned by the German … life of most electrical appliances is becoming shorter and shorter, says a new report by the Öko-Institut e.V. and Bonn University commissioned by the German … life of most electrical appliances is becoming shorter and shorter, says a new report commissioned by UBA. … Lifetime of electrical appliances becoming shorter and …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-I-8: Forest fire hazards and forest fires

    The picture shows an extensive forest fire. Greyish-white smoke is rising from the seat of the fire. A burnt forest area is visible in the background.

    … rise to several forest fires. Source: Rico Löb / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on … years, the time series for the number of days on which high index values were reported at levels 4 and 5 is showing values that are rising significantly. During …

  • Press release 20/2019 from 11.06.2019 | Last changed: 26.08.2022

    Digitalisation can make consumption more sustainable

    A computer keybord with a green button with a shopping cart.

    … payment show that consumption and digitalisation have become closely linked. A new report from the German Environment Agency (UBA) says it is not yet known whether … payment show that consumption and digitalisation have become closely linked. A new report from the German Environment Agency (UBA) says it is not yet known whether … payment show that consumption and digitalisation have become closely linked. A new report from the German Environment Agency (UBA) says it is not yet known whether …

  • Press release 03/2017 from 30.01.2017 | Last changed: 22.03.2017

    2015 greenhouse gas emissions indicate a slight decrease for second year in a row

    Eine Solaranlage auf freien Feld, im Hintergrund drehen sich Windkrafträder

    … This data is based on calculations which the German Environment Agency (UBA) has reported to the European Commission. The greatest reductions were achieved in the … fluorinated gas nitrogen trifluoride (NF 3 ), which has recently become subject to reporting duties, has risen by 124.7 per cent from its low level in 1995.  Further … This data is based on calculations which the German Environment Agency (UBA) has reported to the European Commission. The greatest reductions were achieved in the …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 15.12.2025

    BAU-I-4: Heavy rain in residential areas

    The picture shows the rainwater gutter of a brick building. Heavy rain is falling.

    … from heavy rain. Source: Budimir Jevtic / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on … in Deutschland. Offenbach am Main: 1. https://www.dwd.de/DE/leistungen/klimareports/download_einleger_report_2016.pdf Becker P., Becker A., Dalelane C., …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 08.01.2026

    EW-I-1+2: Weather-related disruptions to and unavailabilty of power supply

    … Weather-related disruptions to and unavailabilty of power supply 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on … keeps records of any disruptions. As part of its remit the BNetzA evaluates reports made by grid operators on disruptions of more than three minutes’ duration …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.11.2025

    FW-I-6 + 7: Endangered spruce stands and spruce bark beetle

    … FW-I-6 + 7: Endangered spruce stands and spruce bark beetle 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on … from the volume of damaged wood occurred. In all eight of the Länder which filed reports, the volume of damaged timber increased by several multiples. It is also …

  • Press release 17/2020 from 09.04.2020 | Last changed: 22.04.2020

    Employment numbers in environmental protection sector rising steadily

    worker installing a thermal insulation on a facade of a building

    … Germany were employed in the environmental protection sector in 2017, says a recent report (Beschäftigung und Umweltschutz) by the German Environment Agency (UBA). The … figures for the development of employment after 2017 are not yet available, but reports from the German Wind Energy Association estimate the loss of 40,000 jobs in …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 12.12.2024

    LW-I-4: Infestation with pest organism – case study

    The picture shows a detailed view of cereal plants infested with brown rust.

    … climate change on pest organisms. Source: Aleksa / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on … possible towards a nationwide illustration – is planned for the next DAS Monitoring Report in 2027. It is expected that extensive synergies will evolve – both at …

  • News from 06.08.2020 | Last changed: 06.08.2020

    REACH and sustainable chemistry

    Sustainable chemistry contributes to a positive development in society, environment and economy.

    … REACH is intended to contribute to a more sustainable chemistry. A current UBA report provides a systematic analysis on the relations between main elements of … substances or corporate social responsibility of companies). 06.08.2020 This report is part of the departmental research plan project "Further development of … in articles: REACH supports already today sustainable chemistry in many ways. The report describes 12 recommendations for a stronger support of sustainable chemistry …

  • Press release 22/2018 from 16.08.2018 | Last changed: 27.08.2018

    Health risks from legionella – new requirements for evaporative cooling systems operators

    Klimaanlage auf einem Hochhaus

    … about their plants by 20 August 2018. There is a nationwide uniform process for reporting at https://kavka.bund.de/. In addition, 42. BImSchV includes requirements … are responsible for the enforcement of 42. BImSchV and for ensuring compliance with reporting duties. The registry for evaporative cooling systems (Kataster zur …

  • KomPass: Article from 28.11.2023 | Last changed: 18.12.2024

    HUE-1: Manageability of climate change impacts

    The picture shows a woman’s head and shoulders while she looks sceptically out of a window. The window is part-shaded by an indoor blind.

    … climate change impacts in Germany. Source: yanlev / stock.adobe.com 2023 Monitoring Report on the German Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change last update on … country and when they become aware of the heavy damage they have caused. Intensive reporting in the media tends to kindle the public’s awareness regarding events …